Brendan Rodgers
and Co. are apparently heading the queue despite a long line of suitors and they suggest the Reds have offered £14.2million for the 22-year old which is believed to be close to the Bundesliga champions' valuation.

Both Juventus and Roma are also keen but the lure of the Premier League could prove decisive.

Finally, Oussama Assaidi's move to Stoke is in the balance, say the Express
.

A fee of £4.5million rising to £7m has been agreed but personal terms are proving difficult.

The Moroccan spent the season on loan at the Britannia last term and was thought to be keen on a permanent switch, but the 25-year-old's wage demands are apparently proving a stumbling block.

The Potters are keen to do a deal ASAP and if an agreement isn't struck soon are prepared to look elsewhere.

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